IOWA VETERANS STAND WITH
JOHN MCCAINMajor General Hultman & Colonel
Day Lead State Advisory Committee

For Immediate Release
Thursday, April 12, 2007

Contact: Danny Diaz

ARLINGTON, VA – U.S. Senator John McCain’s campaign today unveiled
the Iowa Veterans Advisory Committee, which is comprised of many of Iowa’s
most decorated veterans. The advisory committee will be chaired by
Major General Evan “Curly” Hultman of Waterloo and Medal of Honor Recipient
Colonel Bud Day, a Sioux City native, who will serve as the committee’s
honorary chair.

“During a lifetime in public service, John McCain has demonstrated that
he is prepared to be a strong leader for our nation,” said Major General
Curly Hultman, who served in World War II. “We are fortunate that
John McCain is ready again to answer America’s call to serve.”

“Having stood side-by-side with John McCain on the battlefield, I know
that he has the character and will to lead this great country,” said Colonel
Bud Day, who served with Senator McCain in Vietnam. “John McCain
is the Commander-In-Chief our military needs during this generational struggle
against global terrorism.”

The advisory committee will provide strategic and organizational support
for the campaign, in addition to reaching out to the veteran’s community
in Iowa. The committee has representatives from World War II, Korean
War, Vietnam War, and Iraq War.

Senator McCain expressed the utmost appreciation for the support of
his fellow veterans. “I am humbled to have the support of these brave
individuals who have admirably served our country,” said Senator McCain.
“I look forward to their counsel and assistance as we continue to build
a strong Iowa grassroots organization.”